Gillian Dickinson Trust grants
Gillian Dickinson Trust is a regional trust funding registered charities and CICs in Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear, prioritising life-changing projects for young people and the arts.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Gillian Dickinson Trust funds registered charities and Community Interest Companies located in Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear. Its trustees look to support projects that will be life-changing for the recipient charity or its beneficiaries, with a particular interest in capital or one-off revenue projects that promote excellence in the arts among young people, and in providing rural experiences for those who would not otherwise get the opportunity. Organisations that have received a grant from the trust in the last 12 months are not eligible to apply again. In its last reported year it gave around £133,500 to organisations, from an income of around £34,800.
What they fund
Gillian Dickinson Trust prioritises life-changing projects for charities and their beneficiaries, with a particular interest in the arts for young people and rural experiences.
Who and where
It funds registered charities and CICs based in Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Gillian Dickinson Trust says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“the Trustees are looking to support projects which will be life changing for the recipient charity and/or its beneficiaries.”
Source: gilliandickinsontrust.org.uk →
“the Trustees wish to support capital or one-off revenue projects that promote excellence in the arts by the young and to provide rural experiences for those deprived of the opportunity.”
Source: gilliandickinsontrust.org.uk →
Who they say they'll fund
“We have not received a grant from the Gillian Dickinson Trust in the last 12 months.”
Source: gilliandickinsontrust.org.uk →
“We are a Registered Charity or Community Interest Company.”
Source: gilliandickinsontrust.org.uk →
“We are located in one of Northumberland, Co Durham and Tyne & Wear.”
Source: gilliandickinsontrust.org.uk →
How they say to apply
“Applications should be kept short (less than 500 words) and should only include attachments where the applicant considers them absolutely necessary”
Source: gilliandickinsontrust.org.uk →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
Such charitable purposes as the trustees think fit primarily but not exclusively within the counties of northumberland, tyne and wear and county durham.
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
How much does it give?
It does not publish a typical grant size. In its last reported year it gave around £133,500 to organisations, from an income of around £34,800.
What does it fund?
It prioritises projects that will be life-changing for the recipient charity or its beneficiaries, particularly capital or one-off revenue projects promoting excellence in the arts among young people, and rural experiences for those deprived of the opportunity.
Who can apply?
Registered charities or Community Interest Companies based in Northumberland, County Durham or Tyne and Wear. Organisations that received a grant from the trust in the last 12 months are not eligible.
How do I apply?
Apply directly to the trust, keeping your application under 500 words and including attachments only where necessary. Check the funder's own website (www.gilliandickinsontrust.org.uk) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 1094362) for current guidance, as processes can change.
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